Steve Lomas determined to win over Millwall fans

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Lomas's priorities in his new job are to complete his backroom staff and sign a goalscorerJordan Mansfield

Mike McGrath

Published at 12:01AM, June 18 2013

Steve Lomas believes his background as a “ginger paddy” battling through his
career gives him the grounding to face Millwall fans. The 39-year-old’s
appointment at the New Den has angered supporters because of his eight years
as a player for bitter rivals West Ham United, although Lomas insisted there
are differences between his appointment and Rafael Benítez’s at Chelsea last
season.

“I have never said anything bad against Millwall,” Lomas said.

Needing to prove himself against the odds has been part of Lomas’s career. By
his own admission he was “not the greatest player” but his battling
qualities saw him